Best Master's Degree Programs at California State University-Bakersfield by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at California State University-Bakersfield ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

6

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$453,550

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$18,815

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 49.5%

+$709,690 $79,366 $18,815 $0 Full ROI →
2 Education, General.

Grad rate: 49.5%

+$563,690 $72,066 $18,815 $0 Full ROI →
3 Social Work.

Grad rate: 49.5%

+$404,050 $64,084 $18,815 $0 Full ROI →
4 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 49.5%

+$377,990 $62,781 $18,815 $0 Full ROI →
5 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Grad rate: 49.5%

+$334,030 $60,583 $18,815 $0 Full ROI →
6 Public Administration.

Grad rate: 49.5%

+$331,850 $60,474 $18,815 $0 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.